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New NS&I Green Savings Bonds three-year fixed-rate of 4.20% - is it worth it?
Eco-friendly savers can get more now that NS&I has increased the interest rate paid by its flagship green savings bond
By Katie Binns Published
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Prepayment meter energy vouchers worth millions of pounds unclaimed - how to get yours
380,000 energy vouchers were left unclaimed by households on prepayment meters, Post Office data reveals
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Currys scam warning: fake Currys Smeg kettle giveaway
Currys scam emails promising the chance to win a Smeg kettle by taking part in a ‘loyalty program’ are nothing to do with either brand. Here’s what they look like.
By George Martin Published
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Council tax break for millions in February and March - but rises from April are expected for many
Council tax is typically paid over 10 months - meaning millions of us won’t pay it in February and March
By Katie Binns Published
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Disney+ scam emails: fake ‘technical incident’ warning
Disney+ scam emails claiming it has suffered a ‘technical incident’ on its servers are a ruse to obtain your bank details. Here’s what to watch out for
By George Martin Published
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More than 200,000 parents missing out on healthy start payments
More than 215,000 of those who are pregnant or have a child under the age of four are missing out on a monthly pre-paid card to help with food costs
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Average easy access ISA pays seven times the typical rate offered a year ago
Savers rejoice! The average cash ISA now pays around seven times the interest rate offered a year ago - while top one-year fixed ISAs now pay more than four times respectively
By Katie Binns Published
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Return train tickets to be scrapped - could it mean more expensive train travel?
Return train tickets will be replaced by a new system called “single-leg pricing - but it may cost us more to travel
By Katie Binns Published
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Broadband scams warning: scam calls cash in on upcoming price hikes
As broadband prices are set to hike from April, so are broadband scam - we explain how to spot the scams
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Water bills up in April: how much more will you pay?
Water bills are set to go up in April – what does this mean for you and how to get help with bills
By Sue Hayward Published
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Base rate rises to 4% - what it means for your money
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 3.5% to 4%, marking the 10th rise in a row. We explain what this means for your mortgage, savings and loans
By Ruth Emery Published
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February 2023 Premium Bond winners revealed making two millionaires - how to check if you’ve won
February’s draw sees the 500th premium bond holder millionaire celebrating their win, along with hundreds of other lucky winners
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Nectar Big Points Bonanza: boost your Nectar points balance this week
Earn thousands of extra Nectar points by 4 February through Nectar Big Points Bonanza
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Surge in people searching for debt consolidation loans - could it help you?
Data shows people have started the new year with debt consolidation loans on their mind and are looking for ways to make repayments more affordable
By Katie Binns Published
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NS&I brings back one-year 4% fixed rate Bonds - its highest rate since 2010
NS&I brings back one-year fixed bonds that pay 4% - and there’s potential rates rises for half a million savers too
By Katie Binns Published
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House prices drop for fifth straight month: 10 places least and most vulnerable to house price crash
As house prices drop for the fifth month in a row, we reveal the 10 areas of the UK most immune to falling property prices
By John Fitzsimons Published
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TV licence scam warning: how to spot the latest fake emails
How TV Licence scam emails pressure you to part with your bank details
By George Martin Published
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Nine new shared banking hubs announced
As more branches close, locations for nine new banking hubs have been revealed to help improve access to cash. We explain who can use them and if there’s one near you
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Food inflation hits record 16.7% - is it time to switch to a cheaper supermarket?
With food inflation at a record high, is it time to switch to a cheaper supermarket? Find out which comes out as the cheapest and how much you can save
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
As house prices fall in November you may wonder if it’s a good time to buy a house. We explain what to consider
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Passport fees to rise by £7 this Thursday - renew now to avoid the extra cost
Passport fees for standard adult online applications will rise by £7 on 2 Feb. If your passport has expired or is going to expire in the near future, renew it now to avoid the extra cost
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Reforms to child maintenance to support domestic abuse victims
Mothers will be protected from having direct contact with abusive ex-partners when claiming child maintenance payments under new reforms
By Katie Binns Published
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Still not filed your self-assessment tax return? Make the midnight deadline to avoid a £100 fine - though the taxman will be lenient if you have a genuine excuse
The self-assessment deadline is TONIGHT. There's a £100 fine if you miss it - and 6% interest on any tax owed
By Ruth Emery Published
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Thousands caught out by high-income child benefit tax charge
Ten years on from the introduction of the high income child benefit charge, we explain how it works, who needs to pay it, and how to avoid fines
By Ruth Emery Published
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How to easily draught-proof windows and doors - plus more ways to stay warm for less
Heat is increasingly expensive, here are affordable ways to draught-proof windows and doors and hold on to as much of it as you can
By Esther Shaw Last updated
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Flybe goes bust and cancels all flights- what are your rights?
Flybe goes bust again leaving passengers without flights - we explain your rights
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Millions of Virgin Media customers to see a 13.8% hike in broadband bills
Virgin Media announces broadband bill hike of 13.8% for customers from April or May - find out if you can beat it
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Gender pay gap: Industries that pay women the most and least revealed
Women continue to face barriers to equality in the workforce, as the industry with the largest gender pay gap pays women more than 30% less than men
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Is it time to switch bank accounts for better service and a cash bonus?
Record numbers of bank account customers are switching banks – we look at why this is happening
By Sue Hayward Published
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